2003 Volkswagen Jetta service brakes, hydraulic problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact noticed that the vehicle was hesitating. While attempting to pull over and applying pressure to the brakes, the vehicle would not stop. The vehicle hit a boulder and flipped over. The contact sustained…”
filed Jan 12, 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen jetta. He applied pressure to the brake pedal at 30 mph , but the vehicle would not decelerate. As a consequence he rear-ended another vehicle. A police report was filed. He sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was towed to an auto body collision center; and…”
filed Oct 26, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Jetta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Jetta | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Jetta | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Jetta | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Jetta | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Jetta | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Jetta | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Jetta | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 Jetta | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 Jetta | 10 | 1% |
| 2009 Jetta | 35 | 4% |
| 2008 Jetta | 15 | 8% |
| 2007 Jetta | 38 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.